11 January 1977 

Dear Members,

There are a few matters which require mention at this time, namely :

1. Barbecue at Whatipu 15th January :

Because of the effect on the beach of recent heavy rain and flooding it is not now considered suitable and this fixture is cancelled. In its place many people wish to go to Pakiri North. Please ring Brian Longley about this.

Those of you living more to the south would perhaps enjoy a day trip to Bryan Day's property just out of Thames. About an hour's trip on good roads - a lovely spot for a picnic and swimming or walking. Ray and Marian Woolhouse have done this trip several times and can give you the gen on it, or you can phone any of the Committee. (Correct ph. no. Manurewa 63-735)

Perhaps some of you who own boats would like to get together - with or without some passengers? Any further suggestions would be welcome, and of course you have your members' lists in order to arrange something among yourselves.

I am sorry about all this, but it was rather beyond anyone's control.

2. Open Day at North Shore Sun Club :

On 23rd January the North Shore Sun Club is holding an Open Day at its grounds in Orewa. Turn into Westhoe Road off S.H. 1 in Orewa, and just keep going. It will be well sign-posted. This would be a delightful Sunday afternoon's outing, and a hangi meal will be served from about 5.30 p.m. onward. A small charge will be made for this $1.00 adults and 50c children.

3. Outing at Kariotahi Beach :

The South Auckland Sun Club use this beach and have an arrangement with the local Surf Life-Saving Club whereby a lifeguard stations himself with their group for the day. For this service the Club make a donation to the Surf Club. They have generously invited our members to share their outing on that day and, hopefully, later trips to Kariotahi. I hope many of you will accept this great offer knowing that you and your children may swim safely, away from the general public.

4. Your Total Tan :

We to urge you to go about this sensibly. Half-an-hour-plus of the mid-day sun equals sunburn and skin cell damage three hours later. What do you do about it?

Most of us have (hopefully) made some start on allowing our bodies total exposure to the sun, but we should all be aware that however brown we may be, some skin protective agent must be worn whenever we are enjoying the sun's rays. Sea and sand are highly reflective and these compound the effect the sun has on us. Coconut and baby oils are only moisturisers and offer no protection from the harmful long ultra-violet rays which make us burn. Just because your skin remains a whiter shade of pale does not mean you can't get out and into the sun - any ultra-violet occlusive cream, lotion or lip-screen can be worn with confidence (let's make it the only thing you wear!)

Uvistat Block-Out and Eclipse are a must for sun-sensitive skins, easy burners and especially children. They are useful also under make-up and on extra sensitive areas of the body. It will allow some degree of tanning as it blocks out 90-99 of the burning rays. First-time-outers should also use it.

Shade Sea & Ski will give you a lesser degree of protection, which skin will need if it tans some, and slowly. There is no point in saying "I tan easily" if you haven't given your body much of a chance - these 89% protective products will make it less painful.

Dark-tanning agents in the Sea & Ski and Coppertone ranges should be used by everyone who has a good foundation to their all-over tan and those who have reached maximum colour. These offer between 70% and 80% protection, which is still vital to everyone, and also contain moisturisers which can help replace the loss of cell fluid which is part of the tanning mechanism.

Remember, there is no need for sunburn if proprietary products and common sense are used together. Total exposure during maximum sun time is dangerous, especially if no (or the wrong) protection is put on the body and no moisturising agents in the form of natural oils (or whatever your choice) are used afterwards. Premature ageing and skin cancer are the product of uncaring sunbathing - so please CARE.

5. One of our members is keen to make a humorous/documentary type film about our movement - not necessarily all nude. It sounds like fun, and people interested in taking part, in any capacity, should contact John Doe, ph. 468-646.

6. Fees : I must regretfully say that in view of the rather large proportion of 1976/77 fees which still remain unpaid, this will have to be the final letter for those members still unfinancial by the time the next one is ready. As things now stand, the financial members are really carrying those who are not paid up, and I am sure you will all agree that that is hardly fair. The volume of our mail necessitates commercial printing and the cost of stamps is not news to anyone.

DON'T FORGET YOUR FRED BEAR STICKER

Best wishes to you all for continuing sunshine and happy days.

 

 

 

S K I N N Y - D I P P E R S'   D I A R Y

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JANUARY-FEBRUARY 1977

 

We would like to remind you about the last 3 items on the last Diary :
Social on 11 December, trip to Motuihe on 12 December and the outing to White's Beach on 19 December.

Then of course, comes Christmas; the Committee wishes all members fine and sunny weather, full tummies and lots of happiness and laughter wherever you may be over the holiday period.

When we go on safaris now it will be easy to recognise others of the Group because we will all be displaying our new Fred Bear Stickers, won't we? This being so, it has been decided that a host is not necessary on each outing.

 

2nd Jan	Trip to Pakiri North. Stay on State Highway I until, just past Te Hana there is a sign directing you to the Forest Headquarters. Take this right turn and keep on until you come to sand dunes. Walk up the beach northward a few hundred yards. About 2½ hrs drive. Meet about 11.30 a.m.
9th Jan	East Coast tide about 11.15 a.m. Nothing arranged — why not use this day to make up smaller expeditions of your own. You all have a telephone list — go to it!
15th Jan	Barbecue at Whatipu — late afternoon tide. Walk north from the camping space, meet at about 4 p.m. Some might like to camp overnight.
23rd Jan	Kariotahi Beach, west coast. Tide about 2 p.m. Walk south about ½ mile from parking area. Fairly long drive on good roads through beautiful countryside.
30th Jan	Uretiti Beach, Turn right about a mile past Waipu. Go down the Tip Road, then a short walk. It is a long way, but perhaps a couple of families could share a motel unit, or camp overnight. Meet at about 11.30 a.m.
6th Feb	Let's go to Long Bay again. I really think the public of Auckland expect it of us.
13th Feb	Get out those telephone lists again — it's over to you.
20th Feb	Trip by chartered Blue Boat to a destination as yet unknown. Vessel will depart Princes Wharf at 0930 hrs, and we want a really good response! The Committee guarantees you will not be set down at Devil's Island, and almost guarantees no mutinies or hijacking. $2.00
27th Feb	Kawakawa Bay, south of Clevedon. From parking space walk back west toward the Army magazine dump (down boy! It's not old copies of Penthouse.) Meet 11 a.m.

 

Quite a number of people have enquired about camping at Thames over Christmas and New Year. Space and hygiene could be a problem here, so the Committee would appreciate some indication of who would want to go, and when. A small charge of 25c each person per day is envisaged, with a maximum of $1 per family.